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WINTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

Chicago Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP):

The Community Economic Development Association (CEDA) of Cook County provides utility assistance grants to income-eligible households to assist with the payment of both primary heat and secondary utility services.

  • Administered by the Community Economice Development Association of Cook County (CEDA)

  • Open enrollment begins Nov. 1, 2006

  • Eligible up to 150% of poverty

  • Can apply once every 12 months

  • Cannot have outstanding balance greater $3,000

  • Must have active utility account

  • Reconnection service available, however, applicant will be required to pay a portion of the outstanding balance

  • To apply call (312) 571-CEDA for the closest agency

  • Program Link/Eligibility Guidelines

  • LIHEAP Brochure - English

  • LIHEAP Brochure - Spanish

Good Samaritan Program

Local gas companies allow low-income customers to get their heat reconnected by paying 20% of their past-due amount, or $250, whichever is less. To qualify for this program, a utility customer must have an annual income that does not exceed LIHEAP program guidelines. Peoples Energy, Nicor Gas, Mid American Energy, and Ameren are partici pat ing in the program.

  • Administered by the utility provider

  • Funded by Lt. Governor Pat Quinn's Office from the Good Samaritan Trust Fund

  • Enrollment begins Dec. 1, 2006

  • Applicants must be LIHEAP eligible (see CEDA eligibility guidelines)

  • Can only apply once every 12 months

  • Must have disconnected utility service

  • To apply, contact your local utility provider

Share the Warmth:

This program provides up to $200 in assistance, per household, to eligible customers experiencing difficulties paying their gas heating bills. People Energy matches contributions, up to $125,000 each year.

  • Administered by the Salvation Army and Peoples Energy

  • Must have active Peoples Energy account

  • To apply, call the Salvation Army at (773) 725-1100 Program Link/Eligibility Guidelines

Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program (IHWAP):

This program provides comprehensive home weatherization including insulation, air sealing, and furnace repair.

  • Administered by the Community Economic Development Association of Cook Count (CEDA)

  • Same eligibility as LIHEAP (see CEDA eligibility guidelines)

  • Not eligible if you have received this assitance since 1993

  • In Chicago , call CEDA at (312) 795-8998 Program Link/Eligibility Guidelines

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